I'm often asked when I became an artist - here's my musings on the topic
Some days inspiration for art is difficult to find. Faced with a blank page starting an artwork can be daunting. This blog post talks about how I overcame this
Along with the beautiful Beadnell in Northumberland, much of my inspiration for my final year art degree project entitled "Ebb & Flow" was sourced in Portleven, exploring the concept of decay caused by a destructive sea.
I was lucky enough to go back to Northumberland for New Year. Summer 2018, I fell in love with Beadnell as it became a rich resource of photography and inspiration for my Ebb & Flow project that resulted […]
It’s been a truly amazing June. The Astound exhibition ran for 3 weeks during which time I sold “Ebb & Tide” – two of the showpiece felt hangings, a few vessels, books, mugs, cards and prints.  The Crowdfund […]
Being self employed is a bumpy ride at times. I love the flexibility in lifestyle it offers, but its a lifestyle choice and part of that is sometimes having to make choices about where I spend money – […]
My previous post introduced to you the concept of my latest project – studying the environmental impact of the tide on Britain’s coastline.  I was full of trepidation and panic when I scribed it. In some ways I’m […]
I’m working on a very special project at the moment.  ‘Ebb and Flow’ is my final project for my Foundation Degree in Creative Practice.  I’ve been working from my own photographs and learning to use felting techniques to […]
My day job (as I describe it) is supporting women to get their WOW back.   I work alongside women around regaining lost confidence, self belief and getting out there and living the life they want in a way […]
I love nature, the changing seasons and the outdoors.  I like to think I do what I can for the environment.  I don’t go out and protest on the streets, its not for me but little things like […]